In an interview with ynet, commentator Avichai Stern said that while Israel is managing its relations with the Lebanese state, the actual attacks on Israel come from Hezbollah, not the Lebanese government. The full report is available on ynet.
The statement by Avichai Stern, a prominent Israeli commentator, underscores a key distinction that Israeli officials have made in recent months: that Hezbollah, not the Lebanese state, is the primary adversary. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Hezbollah is widely regarded as an Iranian proxy operating with significant autonomy within Lebanon. The full interview provides further analysis on the dynamics of Israel's northern front.
- DevelopingAnalysis: Hezbollah is Iranian proxy acting without state control, says desk
- DevelopingIsraeli operations continue in Lebanon; official warns Hezbollah misstep could trigger broader conflict
- ConfirmedNetanyahu addresses Lebanese people: 'Israel is not at war with you, but with Hezbollah'
- StrongIsrael's Foreign Ministry: Iran is lying, Hezbollah attacked, will not tolerate fire
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